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Ramon Toscano poses with his son in his Vista home, June 14, 2021.

Rental Relief Aims To Prevent Tsunami Of Evictions, But Will It Be Enough?

While early pandemic predictions of a tsunami of evictions seem unlikely, advocates are worried that there could still be a steady stream.

Jonathan Baird and his wife, Nichole, say they've had to decide between making their car payment and buying food since she lost her job in the pandemic. His mortgage and auto lenders told him he didn't qualify for help.

Millions Of Americans Skip Payments As Tidal Wave Of Defaults And Evictions Looms

Hardship programs appear to be helping many people pause payments and survive the economic shutdown so far. But not everybody is getting the help, and advocates see big potential trouble ahead.

An undated artist rendering of the coronavirus.

August 2021: Coronavirus Blog Archive

This is the August 2021 archive of breaking news about the coronavirus pandemic.

When Tiffany Qiu found herself on the hook for her usual 30% Blue Shield of California coinsurance after the hospital quoted 20%, she pushed back.

Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here's How A Savvy Patient Fought Back

When the hospital tried to bill her for more than what she'd been quoted, Tiffany Qiu refused to pay the extra amount and the bill went to collections. She still didn't back down.

Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here's How A Savvy Patient Fought Back

When the hospital tried to bill her for more than what she'd been quoted, Tiffany Qiu refused to pay the extra amount and the bill went to collections. She still didn't back down.

President Biden speaks during an announcement on small businesses in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 22. Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan that is attracting strong opposition from Republicans – and even some Democrats.

Biden's $1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan: Vital Medicine Or Costly Overkill?

Backers of the president's ambitious stimulus plan say it will help struggling families and businesses, but critics say it goes too far.

More than 10 million people are currently out of jobs, and the hardest hit industries are also some of the lowest-paying, including retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism.

$4 In My Bank Account: Pandemic Has Left Millions Of Livelihoods In Limbo

Lilli Rayne's dog-walking business was taking off and she was finally preparing to buy a house. Then the pandemic struck. She's among the millions of Americans struggling to stay afloat right now.

Smoke and flame rise near a military building after an apparent Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that could cause massive casualties and topple Ukraine's democratically elected government.

Archive: Ukraine live updates from February to March

This is an archive of the Ukraine live updates blog from February to March.

Ukrainian servicemen attend a funeral ceremony for their comrades Yuri Filyuk, 49, and Oleksander Tkachenko, 33, in a village of Oleksandrivka, Odesa region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. According to Ukrainian servicemen, these two were killed by a Russian missile hit their military base in Krasnoselka, Odesa region, on April 7.

Live updates: Oligarch's detention angers Moscow

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Christian (left) and his wife Monze (right) were laid off from restaurant jobs in mid-March and not qualified to receive unemployment because they are undocumented immigrants.

New California Relief Program for Undocumented Overwhelmed By Demand

Response far outstrips resources as the state partners with nonprofits and foundations in a one-time program that aids undocumented workers and their families during the pandemic.

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